Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Sometimes, as we shop we see things we would like to own and decide to treat ourselves with a gift or two as well. So, hey, I guess I can take the tax reduction next year as well as this! You may decide you don’t need or want the item at all if you push yourself to wait to get a bargain on it! I know I do. Other tips.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Clothing Bags If you donate clothing to your local thrift stores , then these bags can help you out. Many times, people use trash bags to transport used clothing, but grocery bags will work as well. Some recycling centers will recycle these bags as well. This is much less expensive than buying the small trash bags. This is.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2014

She’s not an interior designer, but I think she may have been in a past life. Many people overlook the power of using textures in a home to add points of interest as well as space and a homey feel. This may seem obvious, but it’s something that was constantly coming up. My mom has a great eye for decorating a home.

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Home Making Furniture Thrift Stores 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. Expect to pay a bit more in a thrift store, but if it is run by a charitable organization, you can feel good about paying a few bucks more because you are helping out the cause. Garage sales and thrift stores are great places to find books and DVDs. My best finds.

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Garage Sale Garage Finds Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. As teenagers, we may be madly saving up for a car.

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Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. It will save you money, and you may discover a love of the culinary arts.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2013

They may not like it, but combing your cat or dog regularly helps remove fleas, dead skin, dandruff, and crusty blood spots. I sprinkle it around the foundation every month or so as well as put it in the back of my kitchen cabinets and under the sink. It seems to work well, and it works for killing fleas, too. Go Green'

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Bath and Body Works Pets Vacuums Thrift Stores 207

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

As you may have heard us mention before, some of the best holiday gifts are the ones made by your very own hands. We were able to find the cup and saucer at our local thrift store for just a quarter each. Mini ornaments and glitter can be found at most dollar stores and crafting stores rather inexpensively as well.

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DIY Gifts Thrift Stores Crafts 105

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 15, 2011

But there are still opportunities to instil some thrift without losing the hedonistic experience – here are a few tips to saving money at festivals. Write lists, plan your attack and pack well. Staging a festival dry run in your back garden the weekend before may sound more boy scout than rock and roll, but can save pounds.

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Saving Money Money Tickets Saving 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Know what you want to do and plan it out well ahead of time. Understand what parts of the job may require code inspections and what the codes mean. Thrift shops. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. Plan ahead. Want to redo your kitchen?

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Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I’m guilty as well. If so, the new fixer movement may be for you! Typically, the sponsoring organization arranges for a place to gather, a set of experts to be on hand, tools available for fixing things as well as the publicity and communication to the community to bring folks in with their items to be repaired.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 14, 2017

Downtown may not be the first place that pops into your head when you think of a trip to LA, but it definitely has so much to offer. Take the morning to explore The Broad Museum (Note: you may want to get there early, the lines get long!) You will find cute little Mom and Pop gift stores, authentic restaurants, and unique thrift shops.

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Los Angeles Museum Thrifting Ice Cream 62

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

That may have been the old way to do things, but comparison shopping can now be done online. Buy the product ingredients in bulk (which may cost more initially, but will pay off once the products are made), purchase the containers needed (jars, plastic tubs, etc…), and make your own homemade goods. a Rafflecopter giveaway.

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

Bonnie and Clyde may be long gone, but their reputations live on. The notorious bank robbers were one of the most well-known couples in the 1930s. If your DIY skills basically only cover an ability to stroll through a thrift store, make a sign, and put on some makeup, then we’ve included this couples costume just for you.

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DIY Halloween Barbie Thrift Stores 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2011

Ways to help you achieve a thrift life. There may be times when you can car pool and limit fuel costs. That way, you get time to exercise as well as save on the fuel costs. There may be a lot of small boxes that you get with small purchases. Here are some tips to try so that you can become money smart and debt free.

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Debt Thrifty Money Fuel 171

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

Think outside the gift giving box this season; look at old unused items that may have parts that can be reused for other interesting and unique gifts. Never toss china or tile into the garbage bin; these little well used and cracked porcelain treasures are up-cycling at its best.

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Cycle Budgeting Budget Christmas 199

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

But then, what do you do with this huge collection of unnecessary clothing that you may never wear again? I know it can be hard to get rid of old favorites, but you know just as well as I do if it’s too old, it needs to go. Bring them to your local thrift store, or a store like H&M that recycles clothing!

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Cleaning Organic Organization Thrift Stores 67

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

They may also enroll in other baby classes like music and swim lessons. The article specifies that Garlick did not buy any birthday or Christmas presents for her children, but I’m sure that they got items from well-meaning relatives. The expenses add up fast. How Little Could You Spend on Your Children? Go Frugal Go Green'

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Before you purchase any other materials besides a few reference books or patterns, you may want to start thinking about what kind of clothes you would like to make. First of all, if you don’t have a sewing machine, you may want to invest in one. Dress Well On The Frugal. Gather Notions, Materials, and Equipment.

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Clothes Clothing Making Sewing 216

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Not only is it easy (which I love), but it is so inexpensive as well. You can peruse your local thrift stores for one as we did, or find them for just a few dollars at your local retail store. It is a cute spin on the traditional pumpkin, and a great way to upcycle some common items you may have around the house.

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DIY Frugal Green And Frugal Newspaper 104

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. I believe that your opportunity cost would be too great as well. Today it is much less expensive to buy your clothes, even if you buy brand new and certainly if you shop some of the chic re-sale shops or even the thrift stores.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

I also occasionally get to encourage young entrepreneurs by purchasing their wares (usually soda or lemonade but sometimes more ambitions products as well). Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. I let them sit in the sun for several days as well to let the sun disinfect them.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Work With What You've Got

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

I went with a thrifted red leather pencil skirt, black tights and boots and a satiny top. For my second interview I went with this: I'm a big fan of a mixing casual with dressy so this combination of a band tee and blazer worked really well. I felt stylish, confident, classy and just sexy enough to be appropriate. I start Wednesday.

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Work With What You've Got

MAY 8, 2009

It covers without adding bulk and it stays in place really well. The dress is made of some sort of man made fabric that may or may not be comfortable when it gets really warm. Nathan got it for me at a thrift store, and it really brings home Sal’s post about thrifting current trends.

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Thrifting Thrift Stores Bulk Shoes 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

In spite of the expense, some of the newer furniture is much less well made than older pieces. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. I used several boxes of baking soda to help sanitize and deodorize them as well. There another product called Krammer’s Best Antique Improver that also works well.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

You may have to dip into your survival skills a little bit. Old 1-liter Gatorade bottles are light, sturdy and do the job extremely well. If not, go to a local thrift store or go online on eBay/Craigslist and get yourself one. Not all sites will have water sources you can use, so plan accordingly. Bring Old Stuff.

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Budgeting Budget Family Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

Staycations are far from boring, in fact you may come to prefer them over the hassle of packing, traveling, etc. You can often find board games that are inexpensive at thrift s tores , although it is a good idea to check them to make sure all the pieces are there before you buy one.

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Frugal Life Frugal Kids and Family Inexpensive 242

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Well, I guess it is a good thing considering it is the holiday season and all. Oh well, c'est la vie! Boots: Thrifted $11 Earrings: Savers $1 Necklace: Forever 21 $3 Total: $36.50 Close-up of the ruffled shoulders of the sweater P.S. You may be wondering why my background is different now in my photos. And ta d a.

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Thrifting Wellness Outdoors Mother's 53

Work With What You've Got

JUNE 28, 2011

Pictures below may inspire bag envy!) We had hundreds of resale, consignment and thrift store owners come and see us on Friday. On Sunday, Kerstin Block stopped in to see us (she had come by Friday as well, but before my shift) and I got to meet her, which was really exciting. Last week we had a big week at the store.

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Victoria's Secret Thrift Stores Consignment Dallas 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

We want to live WELL on LESS Money. This new routine only costs me $3 for the pick-up and I’m finding it’s well worth it. This is how we like our iced tea, so if you decide to make your own version, you may want more or less tea bags/sugar. I keep a list of things to look when thrifting.

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February 2020 Frugal Thrift Stores 208

Work With What You've Got

JANUARY 4, 2011

It just may take me a while, because of the laziness. Because well, that’s what I’ve got. I filled all the major holes (this black cardigan being one, because I needed a way to winterize all my pretty tanks) and I understand which pieces play well together. I am, essentially, lazy. And I will.

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Old Navy Thrifting Wellness Work 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

You may not remember all the stuff you had as a kid, but if you are a parent, you are certainly aware how fast stuff gathers around you when kids come into your life! We leave the nest – move out of Mom and Dad’s well stocked home. You may throw some stuff away. What is the life cycle of stuff? You want stuff.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Many stores have already started to mark costumes down, and it may take a little bit of searching, but you can find your costume for less with some patience. Thrift and craft stores can also inspire your creative spirit, as well as offer great low cost accessories for your new costume. 2) Make Your Own. 5) Buy in Bulk.

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Halloween Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Saving 98

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

It’s not as hard as you may think to still enjoy a great life while living more frugally. You may be able to afford a larger house, but that doesn’t mean you should live in one. You can end up well ahead in the long run. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Frugal Luxuries

JANUARY 19, 2013

If all goes well it will eventually go out into the garden with our herbs, cabbages and kale! After doing a little research in my gardening books I found that planting garlic with your other herbs and vegetables may deter critters (i.e., raccoons and munching insects) from digging up and/or nibbling on your garden edibles.

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Frugal Art Plants Green And Frugal 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Well, I signed up for 2 of the 3 I need to complete which are to take place this weekend and one other weekend in February. Well, plans have had to change. By May,the whole house will be clutter free and organized. Being Frugal tells us how we can rock the thrift stores. The goal was to be certified by summer.

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January 2010 Personal Finance Finance 124

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I got my tire fixed for free My driver’s side front tire got low this past May. I fixed Zoe’s skirt She’d thrifted this long skirt (so 90s!) The fabric split above the slit as well, so it was sort of a mess. Then it was fine until a few weeks ago, around the time I got my ankle stung by yellow jackets.

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